Ex-INEC Chairman, Jega Calls for Electronic Transmission of Election Results

Jega calls for mandatory electronic transmission of results

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has called for the electronic transmission of election results in the countryHe made the call on Friday during a national political summit in Abuja, ahead of the general elections in 2023.“Transmission of election results has been one of the key areas in which reckless, unpatriotic, and self-serving politicians have undermined the integrity of the N…

Nigeria Must Take Gradual Approach To Electronic Voting, Says Ex-INEC Chairman Jega » News.ng

Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has advised Nigeria to adopt a cautious and gradual approach to implementing electronic voting systems, citing significant infrastructure challenges and security concerns. Speaking during a panel session at the June 12 edition of The Platform Africa, monitored by News.ng on Thursday, Professor Jega emphasized the need for a realistic assessment of Nigeria’…

Jega Warns Against Rushed Adoption of E-Voting in Nigeria - TV360 Nigeria

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has advised the Nigerian government to tread carefully in adopting electronic voting technology, warning that infrastructure and capacity limitations could undermine its effectiveness. Speaking at The Platform in Lagos during events marking Democracy Day, Jega acknowledged the urgent need to modernize Nigeria’s electoral processes but stressed that …

Jega Warns Against Hasty E-Voting Adoption, Urges Robust Infrastructure for Nigeria’s Elections

Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Professor Attahiru Jega cautioned against the rushed adoption of electronic voting (e-voting) technology in Nigeria during a June 10, 2025, lecture at Bayero University, Kano, organized by the Nigerian Political Science Association. Speaking on “Electoral Integrity and Technological Innovations,” Jega, whose tenure introduced biometric voter accreditation in 2011, emphasized that N…

Ex-INEC Chairman, Jega Calls for Electronic Transmission of Election Results

Professor Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged a review of Nigeria's electoral laws to mandate electronic transmission of results. Speaking on Thursday, at a Democracy Day event in Lagos, Jega emphasized that this step would enhance transparency and accountability in the electoral process.According to Jega, amending the Electoral Act to include electronic transmission of results is cru…